Chair Commissioner Chris Downey's Interview on 60 Minutes

Commissioner Chris Downey is sharing his experiences as a visually-impaired architect.

Published on July 13, 2022
in Construction , Building , Disability
60 Minute snapshot of a woman sitting in the chair with a book open of a man's head and some words about the interview

Chair Commissioner Chris Downey takes being an architect to a whole new level. His positive attitude to life is shown in this 60 Minutes interview when he talks about his success as a blind architect after becoming fully blind at the age of 45 from the removal of a tumor on his optic nerve. He takes his architectural approach of Universal Design in his work that allows accessibility to all. Chair Commissioner Chris Downey is dedicated to creating a more helpful and enriching environment for the blind and visually impaired.

 

To watch this entire interview with Lesley Stahl, please click CBSNews: 60 Minutes